The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Router Backpack
Category Commuter School
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 31.5L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 3.3
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.1 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Router Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Ruthsac Backpack has a capacity of 31.5L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 5.9 x 18.7. It's made of 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown in comparison the The North Face Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.